A collection of stories probing the human psyche. In the title story, a woman prepares to put her life on the line to get a man. She will confront him with a murder he committed, at which point he might kill her, but if he doesn't she will have him in her power.

The love of a good woman -- Jakarta -- Cortes Island -- Save the reaper -- The children stay -- Rich as stink -- Before the change -- My mother's dream.